5 years ago

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Citizen’s Advocate

Gary Meyer, of the Minnesota Geological Survey Department, said the Continenal Divide basically goes right through downtown Henning. Most of the water on the East side of Highway 108 flows to Willow Creek. That body of water eventually joins Leaf River, flows to the Red Eye River and joins the Crow Wing River near Staples, Minn. The river is a tributary to the Mississippi River, which ends up dumping water into the Gulf of Mexico. On the other side of Highway 108, some of the water flows to Brandborg Creek and eventually into Otter Tail Lake and the Otter Tail River. That river helps to form the backbone of the Red River of the North and flows into Canada and the Hudson Bay.

The Henning School Board officially approved the hiring of Melissa Sparks as the school district’s new superintendent. During its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday night, the school board approved a 3-year contract with Sparks. Sparks currently serves as the high school principal at the MACCRAY School District. Her contract calls for a base salary of $112,000 in the first year of her contract.

Blue, yellow and mismatched socks will be the fashion trend of the day on Friday throughout the Henning community. Students and staff at Henning School, as well as in the community, are encouraged to wear the sock combinations in honor of World Down syndrome Day. The day is organized each year by Charlene Witt and a number of local volunteers to show support for students with Down Syndrome.

25 years ago

Thursday, March 20, 2001

The Henning Advocate

Master Pancake Chef—Ottertail Lions Laurie Woessner shows off his flipping style Sunday at the Ottertail Lions Sausage and Pancake Feed at the Community Center. Close to 200 people enjoyed the breakfast, which helps benefit various projects for the Lions Club. The members cooked and shared in conversation with guests.

Former Otter Tail Central Bulldog wrestler Jacob Volkmann had reason to celebrate this weekend. Volkmann was part of the 2001 NCAA Wrestling Championship Minnesota team, earning fourth place in the nation and an All-American title. He was among six other Gophers who earned their first All-American award.

Henning School Superintendent Jim Madsen confirmed Monday that he is resigning form his duties in Henning. Madsen, who was hired two years ago after the resignation of Bruce Montplaisir, told The Advocate he has accepted a full-time position at the Pine River-Backus School District.

50 years ago

Thursday, March 15, 1976

The Henning Advocate

Mrs. Cliff Ukkelberg of Clitherall showed off an old coffee pot which she converted into a hanging pot for one of her many plants. She presented the feature on “Ways with Plants” at the Henning Christian Women’s Club meeting Monday which was attended by 123 women.

About 270 residents of Henning and the surrounding area turned out for the open house and John Deere Farming Frontiers activities, including the free noon lunch, at Nelson Equipment in Henning last Thursday.

Congratulating the three Henning varsity wrestlers at the banquet held Tuesday night was head coach Marly Johnson. The award winners were freshman Tim Fredrick, most pins and most improved wrestler; junior Mark Stone, varsity’s most valuable wrestler and most takedowns; and sophomore Ben Amundson most improved. Receiving the Henning B squad’s most valuable wrestler award from assistant coach Bob Polzine was sophomore Glen Kirckof.

75 years ago

Thursday, March 16, 1951

The Henning Advocate

Many from here will be interested to know that Herta Krueger, of Chicago, Ill., formerly of this place, was recently interviewed on Bob Elson’s “Twentieth Century Limited” broadcast from the New York Central station recently. This program will be transcribed Monday, March 26th at 9:15 over WENR, 890 on your dial.

Marion Hanson of this place has purchased the Olson Auto Parts in Henning from Walt Olson and will open up the business as soon as the weather permits. The transaction included the lot and building, which is located on Highway 3. Mr. Olson said that he is uncertain as to what he will do.

100 years ago

Thursday, March 18, 1926

The Henning Advocate

Henning lost its chance at the state title by capitulating to Upsala 23 to 21 in a game marred by fouls and ragged playing. The crowd from Henning were, to use a mild word, disappointed, in seeing their team lose against Upsala, for it felt that Henning’s was the better of the two and would have won this game and possibly the high honors had the boys been accorded a square deal.

The referee had a style of close ruling that Henning was not accustomed to, while the Upsala team and fans did. The gist of the feeling of the Henning fans was that their team be placed on an equal footing by acquitting it with the style of refereeing to expect. The closeness of the contest would have made a difference of victory over defeat.

The Chemistry class made Borax beads one day last week for bead tests, with the result of several bead-like burns on the fingers of various members. English IV class is also interested in burns, but of another type, Robert Burns, the Scottish poet. English I class is living again in the times of the Old Testament.